Program Manager

Program Manager – Custom Battery Design & Manufacturing Location: Bolingbrook, IL Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid to Senior-Level Industry: Electronics / Energy Storage / Manufacturing Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex custom battery design and manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in electronics or battery systems, and is equally confident managing schedules, budgets, customer relationships, and cross-functional teams. As a Program Manager, you will own the execution of programs from concept through production, ensuring delivery of high-performance battery solutions that meet customer expectations, technical requirements, and cost targets. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership Manage multiple programs concurrently from kickoff to production launch. Build and track detailed program schedules with milestones, risk assessments, and mitigation plans. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, aligning requirements, deliverables, and expectations. Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain activities to drive execution. Customer & Technical Interface Translate customer needs into actionable project requirements. Communicate status updates, risks, and opportunities with internal and external stakeholders. Lead technical reviews, design change discussions, and program milestone reviews. Change & Quality Management Oversee BOM accuracy, revision control, and change tracking through ECN processes. Support resolution of field and RMA issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards (UL, IEC, UN38.3, etc.). Support for Prototyping & Production Support prototype builds and testing activities. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability. Track supplier and material readiness to ensure program milestones are met. Strategic Impact Continuously improve program processes, communication tools, and execution efficiency. Help shape internal best practices for customer engagement and program health reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field). Master’s or PMP certification is a plus. 5–7+ years of experience in program management or technical project leadership in a manufacturing or electronics environment. Familiarity with battery systems, energy storage, or power electronics strongly preferred. Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven customer-facing experience. Proficiency with project tracking tools and documentation (Excel, MS Project, ERP/PLM systems). Work Location: In person